RQG 174 - Impact
Added 2020-10-13 15:01:01 +0000 UTCJoin Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as the Vengeance touches down.
This week Hamid digs, Azu searches, Zolf keeps busy, and Cel finds a way.
This is a heavy episode, but we strongly urge listening to the episode fully as the ending is very important to the context.
Content Notes:
- Falling
- Aircraft failure (inc SFX)
- Graphic injury
- Character death
- Grief / Loss
- Trauma
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Editing this week by Marisa Ewing, Tessa Vroom & Alexander J Newall.
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Comments
alexander j newall. who gave u the RIGHT
wingwhisper
2021-09-10 07:34:28 +0000 UTCOoooookay yeah that happened. Right. Ow. OUCH.
Niamh
2021-02-19 13:15:09 +0000 UTCWow this show is amazing. Can't believe I slept on it all this time. Incredible acting and storytelling.
ThirdFromTheLeft
2020-10-15 20:53:09 +0000 UTCMe: *sees RQG trending on Tumblr, having zero context because I am not caught up* Me, immediately shouting into my own home: "Alexander J. Newall, WHAT DID YOU DO?!?!"
Sinclair Cross
2020-10-15 08:15:47 +0000 UTCI'm sorry everyone, I should just log off and have a timeout but I couldn't have any peace until I deleted my previous comment. I hope I didn't mess things up worse by breaking the thread somehow. But I was making people feel bad and I absolutely did not want that. I was out of line and I'll try my damnedest to do better.
Kirsti S
2020-10-14 22:28:21 +0000 UTCNo, I am right there on this hill with you. Still slightly weepy 24 hrs after listening.
Sophia Smithers
2020-10-14 10:25:15 +0000 UTCOkay, I need to add that nearly 24 hours later I am still leaking tears when I think of last night’s episode.
Sophia Smithers
2020-10-14 10:20:48 +0000 UTCRusty Quill shows generally specify in the trauma and misery. I think maybe as a rule if an episode features the tags "character death" then it could be best for someone so sensitive to upsetting content to either skip or wait until there's more episodes? 😬 my genuine non-sarcastic online stranger condolences
Deneb
2020-10-14 08:09:36 +0000 UTCHonestly, I had the same thought about Zolf. The way his voice kept wavering, his despondency, his reaction to Cel asking if he could do resurrection...
TJ Hoffer
2020-10-14 01:17:20 +0000 UTCThe acting on this one you guys I won't even go into it. Bravo everybody. Cel coming out of the ship nearly broke my heart... And I want to salute Alex's craft as a narrator in particular because he managed to describe everything in a very vivid way without making it too much, and as a GM with how the characters and players were dealt with. As somebody who's pretty new to RPGs and who's interested in GMing someday that was very enlightening. That ending was very intriguing, can't wait to see how this turns out!!
Sashvinx
2020-10-14 01:11:40 +0000 UTCSo that happened, huh? And right before Halloween special time :/ brb gonna cry for some weeks
Pia Marina
2020-10-14 00:29:47 +0000 UTCSo, having had a break half-way through where I literally cried and made myself a herbal tea to calm down, I fully expected to be writing “Alex, I no-longer respect your craft!” here. However, this episode was so brilliantly handled by both GM and players/actors that actually I really respect their craft. All of them. The pacing was superb and the way Alex handled his players’ shock and upset, with the knowledge that at some point there would be listeners reacting too, was incredible. I totally empathised with the players when they finished and everyone let out a deep breath - been there at heavy points in campaigns and it can be hard. Thank you to all of you. This story is a real rollercoaster ride.
Sophia Smithers
2020-10-13 22:48:37 +0000 UTCThis was extremly tough i'm not gonna lie. After listening to everything, i truly applaud you all for an amazing episode, gosh the acting you guys! 💖 But i had to take a break after a section, and spent most of the episode grieving honestly 😂 idk if maybe giving a spoiler for the end at the bottom underneath the sfx or patreons could maybe help some of the more anxious ones.
CrazyChopstick
2020-10-13 22:12:28 +0000 UTCWhat an excellent episode. Excruciating, but so good on all levels. Amazing job guys.
sAZAndorable
2020-10-13 21:31:07 +0000 UTCThat was a great episode. It was painful and sad, but I knew after the end of the last episode that it would be. I'm glad there's hope of bringing them back, though it seems like the sort of thing that could go badly wrong. I wish someone had really made sure Zolf was okay. He knew Wilde better (and longer) than anyone else did.
E C Marlowe
2020-10-13 21:24:27 +0000 UTCI have truly never felt this kind of pain. You, sir, have done a well good job getting us attached to these characters. I had to stop at 24 minutes for an hour break, and my cousin told me the ending would be worth listening to. Still listening, but goodness the acting and everything in this episode simultaneously amazes and pains me to hear. I'm not sure what this comment is, but goodness gracious you all are creating ART. Keep it up, no matter how much it hurts us all.
J. R. Steele
2020-10-13 19:50:53 +0000 UTCWell Done Guys. I had to pause the ep whilst I sat and sobbed for a solid 5 minutes. Brilliant Acting, all of your deserve awards for this one, between Bryn's heart-wrenching cries, Lydia's palpable desperation, Ben's incredible voice wavering and Helen's devastatingly moving comforting I am a total wreck. God DAMN do I respect Alex and his craft even if he is a total nerve shredder! Well Bloody Done Everyone, this episode was PHENONMENAL.
MuddyHippy
2020-10-13 19:10:35 +0000 UTCKirsti S
2020-10-13 18:49:45 +0000 UTCHave now listened to the episode. Oh god. Everyone was absolutely amazing and I respect ALL of your crafts ❤
The Magnus Archives Was A Comedy
2020-10-13 18:19:51 +0000 UTCAlex! Damn, that episode was too much. I haven’t ugly cried like the Sasha letter episode but it was a bit of a rollercoaster. I can’t believe we have to wait a whole week for a resolution. The suspense is unbearable. Update: I’ve had time to digest and listen again. It’s not easier second time but it’s worth it to appreciate just how bloody brilliant the performances by everyone are. Well done all.
Lulu Last
2020-10-13 17:49:43 +0000 UTCWe will be running a three-part Hallowe'en Special from next week, so RQG175 will air on 10th November for Patrons.
Rusty Quill
2020-10-13 16:43:24 +0000 UTCWhat a phenomenal episode. I am in so much pain and aggressively respecting everyone's craft. Wow.
thenonsensearchives
2020-10-13 16:42:21 +0000 UTCOohhh myyy gosh... What an episode to catch up on! And now I have to wait like a mere mortal. The suspense...
Lurkin
2020-10-13 16:38:00 +0000 UTChey, if this is still what you need I've just finished, I don't know if there's a way to message people on here but if you have instagram I can do that for you
Jester
2020-10-13 16:35:14 +0000 UTCoh..
Jester
2020-10-13 16:34:06 +0000 UTCListening to this at work was the wrong decision.
LoadsOfHitPoints
2020-10-13 16:33:11 +0000 UTCBig Yikes
Fitzlet
2020-10-13 16:29:04 +0000 UTCthanks i hate it
Isabelle
2020-10-13 16:28:30 +0000 UTCI don't know if I can listen to this at all. I actually need a full spoilery rundown of events and a list of casualties before I can even try. Kudos to Alex & co for creating good NPCs I guess, nothing on TMA has ever caused me this sort of distress.
Kirsti S
2020-10-13 16:23:41 +0000 UTCthis is the first episode i've had to pause to get through. Alex. Alex. jesus christ
HoloXam
2020-10-13 16:21:02 +0000 UTCThis was worse than any Magnus, change my mind
GugTheGoose
2020-10-13 16:20:58 +0000 UTC:(
Sir Prahlegod
2020-10-13 16:15:08 +0000 UTCI think ripping out my actual heart might have been kinder then the wait for next week is going to be
Heather Nichols
2020-10-13 16:10:12 +0000 UTCI am NOT okay
Casper Muir
2020-10-13 16:07:58 +0000 UTCjesus christ
Adam Honeyman
2020-10-13 16:05:36 +0000 UTCI am in physical pain and I haven't gotten that far. The suspense is actually killing me
Miss Zilla M
2020-10-13 15:14:57 +0000 UTCPreemptive oh no...
Casper Muir
2020-10-13 15:07:59 +0000 UTCshouldn't have looked at the tags 2 hours before I get off work for the day oh GOD
The Magnus Archives Was A Comedy
2020-10-13 15:07:46 +0000 UTCI am. already terrified and I haven't even started it yet. alexander jalexander nalexander why do you love to hurt us so.
Jester
2020-10-13 15:05:00 +0000 UTC
